# Due vs Things 3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Things 3 at none against Due's 1. Things 3 also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 2.8K) and chart position (#3 vs #13). Due's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Due costs $7.99 and Things 3 $9.99 up front. Due sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Things 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Due against 4.8 for Things 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Things 3 has 28K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Due's written reviews are positive against 76% of Things 3's.

Due ships an update every 4 weeks, Things 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Due | Things 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969/reviews) | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-3/id904237743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.8% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #13 | **#3** |
| Size | 82 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Due Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/387681526) | [Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/284971784) |

## What reviewers say

### Due

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you remember everything you need to do with persistent, effective reminders. It offers fast setup and postponement options, natural language parsing for dates and times, and countdown timers. Keep your tasks in sync across devices and enjoy offline functionality with complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Persistent and effective reminders, Fast reminder setup and postponement, Natural date and time parsing, Countdown timers, Powerful recurring reminders, Sync across devices, Offline functionality and privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Upgrade Pass (Mobile) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to set reminders
- 📆 Customizable repeat options
- ⏰ Persistent reminders until completed
- 🔔 Variety of alert sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔇 Notification volume could be louder
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🕰️ Limited snooze time options

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering on Apple Watch
- Completed reminders not clearing from all devices

**Requested features**

- Location-based reminders
- Integration with calendar apps
- Ability to set reminders for specific time ranges
- Custom reminder sounds
- Backup and restore functionality


### Things 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-3/id904237743)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Productivity, #84 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app helps you organize your life by planning your day, managing projects, and tracking progress toward your goals. It offers a clean interface to manage tasks, projects, and life areas, making it easy to focus on what matters.

**Highlights:** To-Do management, Project organization, Area categorization, Daily planning, Reminders and repeaters, Calendar integration, Share extension

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Elegant and intuitive design
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Powerful organization features
- 🗓️ Great calendar integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for multiple devices
- 🌐 Lack of web/Windows app
- 🔀 Difficulty with task reordering
- 🔔 Lacking persistent notifications
- 📁 No file attachments

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to collapse headings and projects
- Location-based reminders
- Two-way calendar sync
- Shared task lists
- Customizable alert sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Due free?

Due costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Things 3 free?

Things 3 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Due or Things 3?

Things 3 is rated higher. Due averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Things 3 averages 4.8 from 28K ratings.

### Do Due or Things 3 have ads?

Neither Due nor Things 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Due or Things 3?

Due ships an update every 4 weeks, and Things 3 fortnightly. Most recently, Due was updated on September 25, 2026 and Things 3 on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Due or Things 3?

Due currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Things 3 at #3. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*